Job Description :

Finite Production Scheduler

About the Role:

The Finite Planning Specialist role is primarily responsible for crafting and maintaining the sites rolling 4-week production plan. This role works closely with the central scheduler to meet demand. This role is a liaison between central scheduling, operations, material supply, brand innovation and engineering. This role is highly visible at the site. The objective of the role is to match demand with site capabilities while minimizing unforeseen events to deliver quality spirits to the consumer! The successful candidate should be familiar with manufacturing supply chain operations and have demonstrated a high degree of initiative in prior roles.

Role Responsibilities:

• Maintains the 4-week production plan for the Montgomery site.

• Calibrates the monthly Best Plan with their Central partner.

• Maintains a process of daily production orders.

• Leads the site weekly scheduling meeting.

• Maintains site scheduling adherence and similar critical metrics.

• Maintains aspects of BOM maintenance and BOM transitions

• Supports the Alt BOM and Production Version management process.

• Maps out scheduling and labor scenarios as requested.

• Build strong relationships with central scheduling, central material planning, site material planning, project managers and site leadership to ensure a robust, system driven production schedule is delivered.

• Responsible for back-up coverage plans for vacations. Training of back-up scheduler.

• Monitors the closing and maintenance of process orders with site operations.

• Has the ability to back up the site Material Specialist, as necessary.

• Actively joins weekly meeting with brand change and innovation teams.

• Participates in daily and weekly tier data and meetings.

• Leading participant in the weekly material calls.

• Meets weekly with the central scheduler to calibrate plans and constraints.

• Coordinates monthly capacity reviews with central partners.

• Coordinates quarterly run rate or cycle reviews with central partners.

• Coordinates constraint reviews with central partners.

• Supports strategic projects as a key participant.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Degree in supply chain or experience in the field is preferred.

• ERP and MRP experience required. SAP experience preferred. OMP or similar Advanced Planning software desirable.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be highly skilled in MS Excel. Microsoft Access experience is desirable.

• Strong analytical skills required.

Desirable:

• APICS CPIM certification is desirable.

• Packaging or high sku manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Proven ability to explain a packaging or processing operation.

• Demonstrated ability in how to interact in both union and non-union manufacturing environment.

• Process experience in BOM creation, source list management, production version set up, process order management and/or MRP is a desired.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated innovative solutions for the supply chain through a deep understanding of how the business operates.

• Demonstrated ability to introduce new ideas and is not afraid to fail.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize their workload.

• Demonstrated ability to be process oriented.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a meeting.

• Demonstrated ability to train others in both technical and conceptual aspects of scheduling.

• Ability to provide and receive feedback.

• Demonstrated conflict resolutions skills.

• Methodical problem-solving capabilities.

Flexible Working Statement:

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

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Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Montgomery

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-03-05

Salary Range:

Minimum Salary:

$61275

Maximum Salary:

$102125

At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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